2010 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 456 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | S | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
